Day 1 – Colombo – 1 night – Cinnamon Lake Side Hotel

Our representative will be waiting at the Bandaranaike International Airport who will assist you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle where cold towels and your personal chauffeur await. Begin your journey through Sri Lanka in the capital city, Colombo.

Time permitting, enjoy a city tour of Colombo and explore the colonial architecture of the ‘Fort’ as well as the local markets, residential areas and religious sites of the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Reside at Cinnamon Lake Side Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2, 3 – Kandalama – 2 nights – Heritance Kandalama

After breakfast, begin a 3 hour trip to Kandalama which stops off at Pinnawala where you will visit the famous Elephant Orphanage, the only one of its kind in the world. It’s a conservation project for orphaned and injured elephants and you will be able to see the little jumbos fed and bathed in the nearby river.

Continue your journey to Kandalama and check into the Heritance Kandalama, which you will have the afternoon at leisure to explore this incredible property and its surroundings.

After an early breakfast at Heritance Kandalama, you will be able to climb the 5th century citadel of Sigiriya which is one of the seven UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Built by King Kassyapa, Sigiriya was a 70 hectare fortified city with moats, ramparts and gardens. It is a must see for any visitor to Sri Lanka where it’s considered the 8th wonder of the world.

Return to the Heritance Kandalama at your own leisure or continue to the UNESCO world heritage and ancient capital of Polonnaruwa on an optional excursion, visit the numerous ruins of temples and palaces as well as the spectacular Parakrama Samuda reservoir (The sea of Parakrama) and the Gal Vihara (Buddha statues carved out of sheer rock).

Day 4, 5 – Kandy – 2 nights – Earl’s Regency Hotel

After breakfast, take the 50 mile journey to the historic, UNESCO city of Kandy which goes via Dambulla to visit the Cave Temples, yet another world heritage site recognised by UNESCO with hundreds of rock paintings of the Buddha and many kings and deities.

Continue your journey to Kandy and en-route visit the Matale Spice Garden, arrive in Kandy and check into Earl’s Regency Hotel. In the evening you will visit the ‘Temple of the Tooth’ which is regarded as one of the holiest temples in the country, a place where the tooth relic of the lord Buddha is believed to be enshrined.

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kandy including visits to the Kandy museum, the royal botanical gardens, the panoramic views of Kandy from upper lake drive and a visit to the Peradeniya campus grounds. You will also get the opportunity to walk around the bustling town, the last independent kingdom that held out against British colonial rule. In the evening, you will witness a Kandyan cultural dance performance and return to Earl’s Regency Hotel.

Day 6, 7, 8, 9 – Bentota – 4 nights – Vivanta by TAJ

After an early breakfast at Earl’s Regency Hotel, proceed on a 5½ hour journey to Bentota and the Vivanta by TAJ for the remainder of your stay. Enjoy and relax at your leisure as you explore this lovely property and its surroundings.

Day 10 – Airport or Beach Extension

After an early breakfast at Vivanta by TAJ, proceed to the airport for departure flight or extend your stay.